Risotto with Swiss Chard

Risotto with Swiss Chard
Risotto with Swiss Chard might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 127 calories, 3g of protein, and 2g of fat each. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of arborio rice, torn swiss chard leaves, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 53 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

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Combine chard leaves and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until tender.
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Drain well, and set aside.
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Bring broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium- high heat.
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Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender.
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Add rice; saut 1 minute.
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Add vermouth; saut 30 seconds.
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Add warm broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes total).
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Add chard leaves, nutmeg, cheese, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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Ready In53 m.
Servings8
Health Score23
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